"To make a budget" means to plan and allocate your money, determining how much you should spend and save for different expenses and goals. Full definition
The money is automatically deducted from your paycheck, which makes budgeting for child care just a little bit easier. (protective.com)
It does make budgeting easier if you only need to remember one loan repayment each month, as opposed to two or three. (usstudentloancenter.org)
He has since been widely criticized by opponents over a series of policy moves — primarily his plans to make budget cuts in a number of sectors. (businessinsider.com)